RemarksAnglers must have a snook stamp if a saltwater license is required. It is illegal to cast-net, spear or gig snook.

Catch and ReleaseStudies show that two percent of snook caught die after release. Set the hook quickly so it does not swallow the bait. Keep the fish in the water and use a pair of pliers to remove the hook. Barbless hooks simplify the process. Handle the fish as little as possible to increase its chance of survival.

Sources: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions Seat Stats: Snook; Fish Facts @ Snook; Effects of the Winter 2000-2001 Freezes on Common Snook in Florida; A Sketch of Common Snook in Florida; Management of Common Snook in Florida; Florida Marine Research Institute; Ron Taylor